Easy Appetizer:: Salami Puffs

The summer issue of Atlanta Magazine's HOME had so many fantastic appetizers for throwing your own backyard Italian apperitivo party. We sipped on spritzes and noshed on nibbles like olives. Today, I'm sharing another fabulous recipe from the party: salami puffs.This easy appetizer pulls together in no time. While I'm not necessarily a football gal, I know many of you are getting ready for tailgating. This would be the perfect addition. Think of it as pigs-in-a-blanket's chic older sister...but better!The recipe calls for cream cheese which is always a winner. Fun fact: in Italy, cream cheese is simply called "Philadelphia."

Salami Puffs

Serves 12

You will need:

- 12 slices Genova salami slices cut in half

- 1 sheet puff pastry

- ½ cup cream cheese

To prepare:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.Thaw the puff pastry, and unroll on a board covered in parchment paper. Witha rolling pin, roll the pastry into a 12-by-12-inch square. Then, spread the cream cheese on top of the puff pastry. Cut the pastry with a sharp knife into 3-by-3-inch squares. Place a salami half on top of each pastry square, then fold corners of the square together over the salami until they meet in the center, forming a small pouch. Place on a baking sheet, and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve at room temperature.